• For Me The War Started in 2014-Lilya Tanatar

    For Me The War Started in 2014-Lilya Tanatar

    Who knew that on November 24, 2013, when I flew to Crimea to celebrate my late mother’s 84th birthday, this would be my last visit to my beautiful homeland and home. We were watching with concern on TV news the events and developments that started in Independence Square in Kyiv on November 21, 2013. The… Read more

  • How Leaders Use Intelligence- Dr. Hasan M. Önder

    How Leaders Use Intelligence- Dr. Hasan M. Önder

    The dominant narrative is that each state has its own rationality and that rational decisions emerge through the interaction of bureaucracy and politicians. It is stated that the negotiation processes carried out within the state when a political decision is taken lead to the emergence of rational decisions. It can be said that these readings… Read more

  • “Nearly daily, aircraft or rocket attacks occur” Natalia Djachenko

    “Nearly daily, aircraft or rocket attacks occur” Natalia Djachenko

    My name is Natalia Djachenko. I am 53 years old. I am from Kharkiv. Because Kharkiv is only 30 kilometres from the Russian border, it was constantly bombed. Many parts of the city are destroyed. Many residents have lost their lives. Almost every day, there are either aircraft attacks or rocket attacks. Kharkiv is one… Read more

  • “Europe at a Crossroads: Navigating Complex Crises and Shaping Global Relations”- Rim Maruf

    “Europe at a Crossroads: Navigating Complex Crises and Shaping Global Relations”- Rim Maruf

    In a pivotal moment for Europe, the continent grapples with multifaceted crises that span from its eastern borders to the Middle East. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, persisting for nearly two years, underscores the resilience of the Ukrainian people with European support, yet victory over Russia remains elusive. Simultaneously, the tragic events unfolding in the… Read more

  • “Loyal Ukrainians were tortured and even killed”- Larisa Grigorenko

    “Loyal Ukrainians were tortured and even killed”- Larisa Grigorenko

    My name is Larisa Grigorenko. I am 59 years old. I am from Kherson. Kherson was also occupied. I am a mathematics teacher by profession. I worked as a mathematics teacher, then later as an accountant. I have four daughters. I was in Kherson the whole time. My two daughters were with me. They were… Read more

  • The Story of an Experienced Ukrainian Teacher- Nadia Kononenko

    The Story of an Experienced Ukrainian Teacher- Nadia Kononenko

    My name is Nadia Kononenko. I am 61 years old. I come from Kupyansk. This is Kharkiv Oblast, next to such a big city as Kharkiv. I am a teacher. I have worked in school for more than 30 years. I have been a director for the last 17 years. On the first day of… Read more